Nov 25, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) dribbles on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

'Let’s Get Back to the Playoffs' – Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes Reveals Huge Team Vow for the 2025-26 Campaign

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Aug 5, 2025 9:47 AM ET

Scottie Barnes hasn’t played in the postseason since his rookie year in 2021-22, and he has his eyes set on playoff basketball for the Toronto Raptors next season.

Considering where the Toronto Raptors are at this point, many fans wonder if the team plans to tank next season, and Barnes called them out on social media.

“it’s a lot of people on this app that don’t watch ball man

just be chattin. it’s coo we got a lot to prove this yr. let’s get back to the playoffs,” Barnes posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Dec 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts after scoring a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

The Toronto Raptors finished as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference last season with a 30-52 record . This offseason, they re-signed Garrett Temple and Jakob Poeltl to new deals while adding free agent Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Toronto Raptors ripped by analyst for “overpaying” Immanuel Quickley

Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, and Jonathan Kuminga are having standoffs against the Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, and Golden State Warriors, and ESPN’s Bobby Marks believes the Toronto Raptors may be partly to blame.

Toronto Raptors' Immanuel Quickley Gets Massive Boost in ESPN's Top 100 Rankings 3 Mar 17, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

“The Immanuel Quickley contract, that five for $150 (million), in bonuses it almost gets to $160 (million), has totally screwed up restricted free agents. Because that’s where agents are looking at like the benchmark. Certainly, Josh Giddey’s like, ‘I want that contract.’ That number has screwed up a lot of things,” Marks detailed on ESPN’s YouTube channel.

“It’s a rich contract. I don’t think Toronto got enough heat for that number because Immanuel Quickley is not a $32, $33 million guy,” he added.